Today was my last day at VZW as a full-time "Coach". And it just happens to be the best birthday present in the world! I'm so excited and happy that I'll get to be at home with Rowan. It was still a tough decision--harder than I thought it was going to be. But I really don't have the words to describe how I feel now that I've chosen to stay home. I like this from "A Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult:

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It was so fun to see our friends the Beestons! They are some of our very first friends as married folks~ we met them in Tucson almost 5 years ago. Then we moved on to Glendale, then Tempe-and they moved on to Lehi, Utah! It was a blast to catch up with them and see how they've all grown.

They gave Rowan these darling little swim trunks. AND some other ones too that we'll be excited to try out-- what an awesome present for AZ!

Rowan loved his new friend Larissa--

The last time we saw the Beestons, Tanner (their oldest) was 13 and Larissa (their youngest) was 5. On this very special day, we got to see Tanner baptize Larissa. Isn't this the most beautiful family? We honestly think we might have to move to Lehi now to see them more. Thanks for having us guys! We really did have a blast seeing you again.

Rowan ALSO had the chance to meet his beautiful new cousin Adelle!!


A couple of the most recent monthly update pics of Row~ on July 13th!

Love the "coo"

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We wondered if our little dude would get startled, but he was super chill! He just hung out on Trent's chest, and as Tammy says~ he wants a fireworks mobile, he thinks they're so cool!
Here he is chewing on his hands in excitement watching the beautiful display... And we'll have you know that he slept right through the night after being so exhausted and entertained!

Thanks Tammy, Greg, and Emma- It was fun! And thanks for never being party poopers.

Now why do I post this picture all of a sudden? My bro JD took off his beanie and surprised us with this 'do a couple years back at Christmastime. We have decided that Rowan looks like JD the most, in this stage of his life...

Plus a yamaka of course. So all of you mommas know, it is so super exciting when your wee babe does something new! He swatted at this toy for a while and was concentrating so hard on it. Then he grabbed the ring! Yahoooo!! It was so cool. So I grabbed the camera. I can see why the first kid always has a ton of pictures~ I'm just so amazed at everything he learns!

AND we're quite impressed with his strength, holding up his head. The only problem is that he should be sleeping here instead of wanting to play... but man, how can you resist?! He's so dang cute. As you can see, Trent has the sleepy eyes instead, while Rowan gives me the mischievous look.

Sweet sweet boy!!

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And although we do give him plenty of tummy time, he's still losing some hair, just like his daddy. Sorry Trent~ I couldn't resist.

Here's our sweet boy- ready for golfing, or as Jentrie said, "to drive the train!"

Our little family~

As many of you know, I love to make booties for

all the babies. These are Rowan's special pair for his blessing.

I guess Trent was amazed by the light exuding from Rowan's little white outfit.

Honey, thanks for such a beautiful blessing for our boy!

Rowan really quite enjoyed his bathtimes as always. We just put him on a towel in the bathtub with a couple of inches of water~ he was loving it!

Thank you for coming, friends and family! I wish I would have gotten more pictures of everyone~ you know how it goes when you get chatting though. Thank you for all the fantastic food and laughs! More pics to come from the trip up to Utah. :) This is my very good friend since we were little-- April!

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This is definitely Trent's baby.

Ahhhh... yes I love Daddy!

Trent loves to take pictures of his boy too, look at this fantastic shot he caught!

Trent also loves to spend time with Rowan in the morning. I love coming out and seeing them together reading the scriptures! Check out Rowan's concentration. Rowan also gets a kick out of Trent singing to him~ one time he was getting a bit cranky and his daddy started busting out singing some Maroon Five song, and Rowan smiled for 3 minutes straight. I was cracking up-

When Rowan sees his daddy, his smile looks like THIS--

Or maybe even bigger...Ohhh how he loves his daddy!!

Trent will be blessing Rowan this next Sunday in UT-

Any friends and family that would like to attend, you're sure welcome!

Just give us a call.

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Sometimes you come across something so great that you have to share it with all your friends and blog stalkers and Tammy. You have to check out this site: http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com

Be careful when you visit because you could find yourself wasting hours dying in laughter and reminiscing on some of your fondest family photos of the past.

Though we don't have many family photos that would be of the caliber of those found at awkwardfamilyphotos, but here are a couple of our good ones:



It's a good thing Sarah didn't see these before we got married. However, knowing some of our friends out there (particularly those from Kentucky), I know you have better awkward family photos than these. So please, share with those you love, don't like, and don't know by posting them on your blog.

Remember: Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Mullets last forever.

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He weighed in at 12.2 oz, he's 23.25 inches, and that noggin is measuring in at 15.75 inches.

I walked by the mirror as I was getting Rowan ready for bed and I thought, whoa!

He really looks so much bigger with me. So I had Trent take a pic...

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How in the world did Rowan grow this much already?

He was a tiny newborn just a minute ago.

Here he is compared to a one-day-old: Avery...

(two momma-Sarahs!)

...a three-day-old: Mason...are you kidding me?!! Rowan really is chubby!!

I remember his legs were skinny like that just a few short weeks ago.

Compared to a four-month-old: Jaxton...

...some one-year-olds: Grayson and Emma...

A three-year old: Jentrie...

And here are his new friends of various ages and sizes from the

infant massage class! I think it's so cute how all the babies are

little mini-me's of their mommas.

And then you can compare Rowan to Marshall. He's like 6'7 or something. :)

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Sarah and Mike, you look pretty darn cute with a baby!

Laneah was so loving! And we were impressed with how well she can say "Baby Rowan"!

Proud cousins...

Grandpa Porter with his 6th little grandbaby... check out those cheeks!

Mandy and Brad had us over with some friends for some awesome navajo tacos. Their little guy Dax was giving Rowan knuckles~ so cute. Mandy also had the unfortunate luck of getting a little surprise from Rowan on her pants and she was such a good sport... sorry again Mandy!

Amy was so sweet to come for a visit with baby Landon! He was so cute, I can't believe how big he is now too. He just lit right up when we got out the camera!!

We had lots of fun with Grayson playing with toys, and going on some first outings for Rowan: Costco, Tuesday Morning, Farr's Ice Cream, Carter's, Olive Garden, Deseret Book... and my mom and my sister outlasted me in energy. I was pooped!

Rowan quite enjoyed his spa treatment in the sink by Nana Lowe-

His great-grandma "Amma" now has 4 great-grandsons!

I'd say that there's even a little family resemblance here to his uncle JD!

I told Rowan not to get too used to resting on my sister Samantha's chest. His momma's isn't quite as padded and comfy. He loves his auntie and snuggled right in!!

We're just so glad we have the chance to see our friends and family in Utah so often. We can't wait for the next visit! I'm sure Rowan will put on a few more pounds and be even chubbier. :)

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